Splurge vs. Steal: Tiffany T Square Bracelet

I’ve wanted to build my collection of gold bracelets for a while now and when I saw the Tiffany T Square Bracelet, I couldn’t resist! I’ve been a huge fan of Tiffany & Co. for years starting when I had the amazing opportunity to work with them early in my career. The Tiffany T Collection has been seen on Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Karlie Kloss and blogs like Song of Style and the Brooklyn Blonde as well as InStyle and Vogue.

Tiffany T Bracelet

As much as I love Tiffany, the T Square Bracelet is $5,200 and completely out of my price range. I found a great look alike with this T Wire Bracelet from Humble Chic for only $24.

Tiffany T Square

Do you have a splurge that you want me to find a steal for? Let me know in the comments. Or let me know if you find another steal for the Tiffany T Square Bracelet.

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Bachelor 20 – After the Final Rose

I figured I would write a separate post to talk about After the Final Rose and all of Lauren’s looks from Jimmy Kimmel, Good Morning America and Live with Kelly and Michael.

JoJo comes out first looking like the epitome of what you want to look like when you see your ex for the first time. She wore the T by Alexander Wang Cutout Stretch Knit Bandeau Dress ($450). Nordstrom also has more sizes available in Navy. I found a few similar looks in this Charlotte Russe Cut-Out BodyCon Dress ($29.99) and this Black Long Sleeve Cut-out Asymmetric Dress ($20):

Alexander Wang

After Ben and JoJo got to catch up, Chris Harrison announced her as the next Bachelorette! Thank goodness! I can’t wait to see more of her style next season!

Finally Lauren and Ben were reunited in public to live happily ever after. While they did not get married on TV, they seem to be doing well. I like that they both had their families present. I don’t think previous couples did, but they may have and just not showed them on TV. Lauren looked like the perfect bride in Jonathan Simkhai’s
Tower Lace Dress ($1,195). This ASTR Samantha Floral Lace Dress ($109) is similar:

Jonathan Simkhai

Once they finished taping After the Final Rose, Ben and Lauren stayed in LA to do Jimmy Kimmel. You can check out the clip below:

Lauren wore the Lovers + Friends Heart You Dress ($148). You can also rent it for $50 here:

Lovers and Friends

What you don’t realize is that immediately following Jimmy Kimmel, Lauren and Ben had to fly to New York to get ready for Good Morning America.

Lauren wore the Sunset Dress from The JetSet Diaries which you can rent for $60. This Stylestalker Lani Lace Mini Dress ($179) is similar:

JetSet Diaries

After a quick wardrobe change, Lauren and Ben were ready for Live with Kelly & Michael.

Lauren wore the sold-out Dixie Cutout Mini Dress from Nightcap. You can rent it for $60 here. This J.O.A.
Lace Dress ($88) is similar:

Nightcap Lace Dress

Later that week, Ben and Lauren made their way to the Today Show.

Lauren wore the Dixie Lace Catsuit from Nightcap Clothing ($396). You can also rent it here for $75. It looks like they modified this a bit for Lauren to be two pieces. This Adriana Lace Jumpsuit ($82.60) is a similar look for less:

Nightcap Jumpsuit

And there you have it, hopefully these two crazy kids live happily ever after. Were you happy with Ben’s choice? What about JoJo as the next Bachelorette?

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April 2016 Pinspired

It’s time for another edition of Pinspired! Now that it’s finally warmed up in Michigan I can look at some fun spring/summer looks. I love romper looks, but as a curvier lady, wasn’t really sure I could pull them off. When I came across this look on Pinterest, I had to pin it for later. The color combination was right up my alley! Here is the original pin.

April Pinspired

I found four romper options to recreate this look and decided to include them all because this is something we definitely need to try on first. The first, a Muse Sleeveless Double V-Neck Romper from Soma ($39.98), the second a BCX Juniors’ Cold-Shoulder Necklace Romper ($49), the third a Tank Romper from Gap ($59.95), and the fourth a Tall Floral Jacquard Tie Back Romper ($79.50):

Navy Rompers

I really liked these Rampage Happy Platform Wedge Sandals ($35.40) and they are a great price:

Rampage Wedges

I found this awesome MG Collection Marissa Top-Handle Doctor Shoulder Bag ($35.50) which looks more expensive that it is!

MG Collection

This will be a fun summer look that you can dress up or down depending on the event. If you have any ideas for my next Pinspired, let me know in the comments below.

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Bachelor 20 – Finale

Here we go people, the Bachelor 20 Finale! I think this might be the first time I’ve actually made it to the end with my fashion recaps before a new season started, so I’m pretty pleased with myself!

Up first are both Lauren and JoJo lamenting about how they feel much more confident now that Ben has professed his love…but wait a minute, both of them wonder if he has also said the same thing to the other. JoJo’s white off-the-shoulder top is on point. I found this similar Velvet by Graham & Spencer Off-the-Shoulder Lace Top ($138) to recreate her look:

Velvet

To meet the parents JoJo wore the BB Dakota Amina Romper ($60.99). This Jack by BB Dakota Aerona Floral Haze Printed Crinkle Chiffon Romper ($62) is similar with more sizes:

BB Dakota

On Ben and Lauren’s last date, Lauren wore Victoria’s Secret Surf Teeny Triangle Top ($19.99) and The Surf Bikini Bottom ($24):

VictoriasSecret

During JoJo’s last date, Ben reveals that he is confused much to JoJo’s chagrin. JoJo wore the Vitamin A Neutra Bralette Limelight ($129.95AUD):

Vitamin A Nuetra

Unfortunately, poor JoJo got her heart broken by Ben. She still looked unbelievable in the Mac Duggal Cassandra Stone – Style 4365A ($498):

MacDuggal

Lauren and Ben lived happily ever after…or at least for the next six months. Only time will tell. I loved watching their proposal. They might be one of my favorite couples in a while. I hope they beat the odds. Lauren looked beautiful in my favorite color. She wore Badgley Mischka’s Odessa Halter Gown ($462), you can also rent it at Rent the Runway for $100:

Badgley Mischka

What did you think about this season of The Bachelor? How long do you think Ben and Lauren will last? Or do you think they will make it to the altar?

If you missed the Finale you can still watch it here.

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Mimosas Made Me Do It

Disclosure: I received complimentary products for review from Prep Obsessed. All opinions are 100% my own. 

I first learned about Prep Obsessed through an ad on Facebook for their Mimosas Made Me Do It shirt. After a little investigation, I learned that they had some AMAZING stuff. After I mentioned them in a few posts here and here they sent me some of my favorites to review.

Mimosas shirt

You can get my new favorite shirt here, as well as the Molly Pearl Bauble Necklace. And yes, as you can see it was snowing in the picture…in April. But that did not stop us from brunching!

I also received the Pineapple Pearl Pop Studs and cannot wait to wear them!

Pineapple Pop

As an added bonus I got these adorable pineapple studs, which are not available online. If you can’t tell, I sort of LOVE pineapples, which Prep Obsessed has in spades.

Pineapple studs

I also thought I would share a few additional things that have caught my eye:

Booze Decanter ($54)

I LOVE this! We are working on a little bar area and a decanter would look lovely in our dining room.

Booze Decanter

It’s Handled Tee ($38)

As you all know, I’m a big Scandal fan. This would be the perfect shirt to wear on Shonda Thursdays!

It's Handled Tee

Monogrammed Sun Hat ($28.95)

I love the look of a black floppy sunhat and a classic one piece. Getting the hat monogrammed takes it up a notch. It’s so classy, I love it!

Sun hat

Pink Parade Cozy Fleece Blanket ($24.95)

I love elephants and I love hot pink so this blanket is the perfect combination.

Elephant

Have you visited Prep Obsessed? What items are on your must-have list?

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Bachelor 20 – Women Tell All Recap

Who’s ready for some catfights?! The Women Tell All and After the Final Rose are my favorite fashion episodes because it serves as a second chance for all the women. After watching themselves on TV for 11 weeks, all the women come back fully coiffed and smokin hot to confront their “ex.”

Ben and Chris Harrison kick off this week with visits to some Bachelor viewing parties. I don’t understand Bachelor fantasy leagues. I am a spoiler reader and they are so readily available it is almost silly to pretend like you don’t cheat…especially if money is involved.

Let’s get down to fashion business:

Leah wore the Lacie Dress from Ritual Boutique ($72):

Lacie Dress

Becca wore the Parker Kimono Romper ($167.20). You can get it here in silver for $418. Parker has this similar Vicky Embellished Romper for $297:

Parker

Haley wore the Oh My Love Great Pretender Velvet Cutout Dress from Nasty Gal ($57.40) and Kendra Scott’s Jordan Open Pinch Ring ($75). They have some additional colors and sizes in blue and black.

Nasty Gal

Emily wore a Sherri Hill Cap Sleeve Short Black Bandage Dress ($480), Stella & Dot Bianca Earrings ($39), and the Kendra Scott Signature Naomi 3 Stone Double Ring in Black Drusy & Gunmetal ($130):

Sherri Hill

Olivia wore the Zimmermann Crepe Harness Jumpsuit ($420) with the Alexis Bittar Miss Havisham Pendant Necklace ($59.99). This Ralph Lauren Sable Wide-Leg Jumpsuit ($298) is a similar look for less:

Zimmerman jumpsuit

Lauren H. wore the Lacey Dress ($59):

Lacey Dress

Jennifer wore the Keziah Dress from the Misha Collection ($220) and the Scorpio Drop Earrings from BaubleBar ($32). This Bardot Halter Mesh Dress ($90) is similar:

Misha

Amanda wore a For Love & Lemons Gianna Crop Top ($171) and Gianna Mini Skirt ($167):

For Love and Lemons Gianna

I can definitely say that this was the most uncomfortable Women Tell All ever. I was uncomfortable watching it. I never understand why people get super crazy about women treating this like a competition. As they say “All’s fair in love and war.”

What did you think about the Women Tell All?

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Five on Friday: Opening Day

Today is Detroit’s Opening Day! What makes today even better is that the Detroit Tigers are playing my beloved New York Yankees, so John and I both have the day off to go to the game. I am so pumped about baseball season this year! I’ve posted my baseball favorites before here and here but today I will share some new fun baseball things that I love.

1. No Crying in Baseball Shirt ($38)

This is so classic and would be great to wear at games where my team isn’t playing.

No crying in baseball

2. Keds Champion – Pennant Sneaker ($54.95)

These are so cute! And the perfect little touch to wear with shorts or cropped jeans.

keds

3. Baseball Legends Shirt ($46)

I’ve mentioned this shirt before and it is perfect for a Yankees fan like me!

Baseball Legends

4. New York Yankees Dog Plush Baseball Bat ($12.95)

Of course Sport needs his own little dog toy and this is festive. Plus it will last a little longer with two squeakers.

 

yankees_dog_bat_toy

5. Talk Baseball to Me Shirt ($29.99)

I absolutely need a new Yankees shirt and I loved how cute this one was.

Talk Baseball to Me

What are your favorite things about baseball season?

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Bachelor 20 – Week 9 Recap

It’s Week 9…bring on the fantasy suites!

Since things are heating up, we kick off the week with some long stares and statements about how Jamaica is a beautiful place to fall in love. Lauren and JoJo are in sync in their Victoria’s Secret Robes. Lauren’s is the Satin Kimono in Blue Water ($49.50):

Kimono Wrap

JoJo’s Satin Kimono ($59.50) is a little different with lace cut outs on the shoulders.

Satin Kimono

Caila was up first and the date got off to a bumpy start. She also wore a bathing suit crop top as and outfit…although if I had her abs, I would wear that every day. Unfortunately, I can only help you with the swimsuit, not the abs. Caila wore the Billabong Gypsy Dreamin’ Crop Halter Bikini Top ($54.95) with a Madewell Mini Geochain Necklace ($30):

Billabong

Lauren’s date is up next and if it’s possible she may have worn even less than Caila. I absolutely could not pull off those shorts so I won’t even try. They did have the cutest date helping to send baby turtles into the wild. Before they headed off to the fantasy suite, Lauren told Ben that she loved him and SURPRISE! he said it back! Let’s just wrap it up right there people…

Last but not least, JoJo looked smokin’ hot in her Indah Sisi Bikini Top. I was floored when Ben told JoJo that he also loved her (WHAT?)!!! Her specific color is no longer available, but you can get it here in black for $55:

Indah

I am stunned that Ben just went out there and said the “L” word to two women. Somebody is truly going to get hurt, which is sad. After watching this episode, it’s obvious who that will be. I loved JoJo’s evening maxi dress, the Ecote Deluxe Daisy Maxi Dress from Urban Outfitters. It’s in pounds so about $100 US. This BB Dakota Larissa Black and White Floral Print Maxi Dress ($99) is somewhat similar:

Urban Outfitters Maxi

Once in the fantasy suite, JoJo pulls out another rockin’ bikini look with with Vitamin A Swimwear Kylie Triangle Top ($59.99):

Vitamin A Swimwear

Caila stops to surprise Ben and he ends up setting her home. Caila seems surprised, but I think she is better off in the end.  She wore the same Billabong Gypsy Dreamin’ Crop Halter Bikini Top ($54.95) which is reversible and a sold out Bay View Skirt from Athleta. They also make a similar Pura Vida Midi Skirt ($54):

Athleta

At the least dramatic rose ceremony, both women get roses and we are left to wonder how Ben can actually be in love with two women. JoJo is looking amazing in her Bebe Deep V Midi Dress ($129)! Since her pattern is no longer available I found this additional ASOS Deep Plunge Rose Midi Scuba Body-Conscious Dress ($68) that has the same floral feel:
Bebe

Lauren arrives and also surprises Chris Harrison by telling him that Ben is in love with her too! I’m not sure if he knew that before the girls showed up, but the audience was definitely surprised. Lauren wore the High Tide Maxi from Blue Life ($154):

High Tide Maxi

There you have it…our final two ladies!

What did you think about Week 9? Next week will be fashion packed with the Women Tell All!

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Bachelor 20 – Week 8 Recap

We have arrived at hometown dates this week and get to see our women in their natural habitats (ha!). First up is Amanda in Orange County, California, who decides to introduce Ben to her children. She wore a sold out Vallarta Shoulder Bell Sleeve Top from Swell. This shirt drove me crazy because it was falling off of her the whole time. I would have had a wardrobe malfunction for sure. I found this Socialite Off-Shoulder Long Sleeve Woven Blouse ($24.97) which had some straps to help this stay up.
Swell

Next up is Lauren’s hometown date in Portland, Oregon and they have a fun date eating street food and going to a whiskey library (this is my kind of date!). Lauren wore a sold out Check Pocket Front Shirt and Quilted Leather Jacket both from Zara. Fun fact: Kate Middleton has also worn this shirt. I found a similar Tartan Plaid Shirt from Forever 21 ($17.90) and Dawn Levy 2 Women’s Quilted Leather Moto Jacket ($115.72) to recreate this look:

Zara

Lauren’s sister Mollie stole the show with her oversized cardigan from Target (sold out). Target makes a similar Mossimo version ($29.99) to get her look. Maybe we’ll see Mollie on a future season of the show…

Mossimo

Caila is third with a hometown in Hudson, Ohio where we discover that she is the heir to the Step2 throne. She and Ben build a child’s playhouse and re-enact An Officer and a Gentleman. Caila wore a High-Low Turtleneck ($29.95) from Anthropologie, a JCrew Excursion Quilted Down Vest ($99.99), and H&M Slim-Fit Pants ($19.99). Since most of these only have limited sizes and colors left, I recreated the look with an AQUA Cable High Low Sweater ($49.50), Tommy Hilfiger Quilted Vest ($99.99), and DKNY Jeans City Faux Leather Skinny Jean ($59.95):

Anthropologie

JoJo is last in Dallas, Texas and she has a surprise waiting from her ex-boyfriend. This was silly and totally contrived by producers. It wasn’t even a storyline throughout the season and they barely spent five minutes on it which was just weird. JoJo looked fantastic in her Kristin Cavallari Laurel Peep Toe Booties ($149.95):

Kristin Cavallari

At the rose ceremony JoJo looked STUNNING. That dress was definitely worth a rose. It is sold out from La Femme, but I found a similar Rise Of Dawn Bodycon Dress from Forever 21 ($89). She wore Teardrop Earrings from Nadri ($44):

La Femme

Amanda wore a For Love & Lemons Lyla Cocktail Dress ($246):

For Love and Lemons Lyla

Unfortunately, Amanda was sent home this week, maybe we will see her again in Paradise…

What did you think about Week 8?

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Tips for Wearing the Trendiest Spring Looks

Spring fashion is upon us, which usually means showing a little more skin in order to beat the heat. Shorts, rompers, crop tops, tank tops, and other styles are usually wildly popular during this time, and there’s no reason why curvy women can’t partake in the latest trends, too. Not only can plus size women rock these styles with a few helpful tips on accessorizing and flattering your figure, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to let your confidence shine. Below I’ve provided a few ideas on how to wear these trends that I hope you’ll enjoy and find useful as the temperatures begin to rise.

WomanWithin

A pair of nice shorts should be a staple in every woman’s spring wardrobe. Not only are they versatile, as they can be dressed up or dressed down, but they look sophisticated and classy, too. Choose a nautical-inspired pair, or opt for something loose and scalloped for a feminine look. Whatever you pick, wearing your shorts with a pair of wedges or even the slightest of heels doesn’t have to be awkward, according to BuzzFeed, and they will help elongate your legs.

Rompers, like shorts, can also be paired with heels, but they look just as great with lace-up sandals. The typical cut of a romper is usually loose and forgiving, no matter your size, and can be easily accessorized to flatter your figure. Pair with a statement necklace if you want to draw the eye up to your bust and face, or pair with a wide belt to accentuate your hourglass figure. Complement your romper with a cardigan for cool spring nights and continue to experiment with layers until you get the look just right.

Woman Within’s goal is to “make it easy for you to love what you wear,” and tank tops are definitely topping that list. It’s all about feeling comfortable, and there are many ways to achieve this thanks to layering techniques. If you’d rather not bare your arms, then look for a short sleeve shrug or cardigan to top your tank. Or maybe you’re concerned about your waist or tummy area, which can actually be solved by tucking tanks into high-waisted bottoms, like jeans, shorts, and one of our favorites—a billowing maxi skirt.

And let’s not forget about the crop top. StyleCaster shares how curvy chicks and any body shape can rock a crop top. High-waisted skirts, shorts, and pants are any crop-top wearer’s best friend because it’s just not cool to even show your navel anymore. Keep in mind that the tummy sliver is the latest trend and can be achieved with a crop top off the shelf, or by making your own by knotting a T-shirt you already own.

The important thing to remember is that the way many of these trends are actually worn has changed drastically since they first emerged. No longer does the crop top get paired with super-low rise jeans like we saw in the ’90s. Today, many of the most sought-after crop tops only show a hint of belly, making the look much more modest. Shorts no longer have to put your cheeks on display in order to be in style, and rompers are the best thing since sliced bread, as far as effortless chic is concerned, so why hesitate? I say wear what you love and enjoy the process, no matter your size!

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